Microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) is a phenomenon of increasing concern that
affects various materials and sectors of society. MIC describes the effects, often negative …

Quorum sensing (QS) is a process of bacterial communication that involves the use of
biochemical signals and adjusts the expression of specific genes as a response to the …

Stainless steel has become an integral part of modern engineering materials and daily life
due to its mechanical efficiency, strength, recyclability, high resistance to oxidation and …

Biofilms formed by pathogenic/spoilage microorganisms have become serious issues in the
dairy industry, as this mode of life are highly resistant to cleaning-in-place (CIP) procedures …

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR), as well as the development of biofilms in drinking water
distribution systems (DWDSs), have become an increasing concern for public health and …

The drinking water distribution system is important for water supply and it affects the quality
of the drinking water. Indoor pipeline water quality is regulated by physical, hydraulic and …

Corrosion inhibitors, including zinc orthophosphate, sodium orthophosphate, and sodium
silicate, are commonly used to prevent the corrosion of drinking water infrastructure. Metals …

The hospital environment constitutes a reservoir of opportunistic pathogens responsible for
healthcare-associated infections (HCAI) such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa (Pa). Pa …

The development of new coatings based on a biopolymer, epichlorohydrin-modified
alginate, and alginate-epichlorohydrin-SrTiO 3 nanocomposites incorporating SrTiO 3 (STO) …

Antimicrobial resistance is a well-documented public health concern. The role that drinking
water distribution pipes have as sources of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) is not well …